Ferris Industries 5900606, IS1500Z, 5900607, 5900605 manual Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS

PROBLEM	CAUSE		REMEDY
Streaking.	1.	Blades are not sharp.	1.	Sharpen your blades.
	2.	Blades are worn down to far.	2.	Replace your blades.
	3.	Engine speed is too slow.	3.	Always mow at full throttle.
	4.	Ground speed is too fast.	4.	Slow down.
	5.	Deck is plugged with grass	5.	Clean out the mower.
	6.	Not overlapping cutting rows	6.	Overlap your cutting rows.
		enough.
	7.	Not overlapping enough when	7. When turning your effective cutting width
		turning.		decreases–overlap more when turning.
Scalping.	1.	Lawn is uneven or bumpy.	1.	Roll or level the lawn.
	2.	Mower deck cutting height is	2.	Raise the cutting height.
		set too low.
	3.	Ground speed is too fast.	3.	Slow down.
	4.	Deck is not leveled correctly.	4.	Correctly level the deck.
	5.	Tire pressure is low or uneven	5.	Check and inflate the tires.
Stepped Cutting.	1.	Deck is not leveled correctly.	1.	Level the deck correctly.
	2.	Tires are not properly inflated.	2.	Check and inflate the tires.
	3.	Blades are damaged.	3. Replace the blades.
	4.	Deck shell is damaged.	4.	Repair or replace the deck.
	5.	Mower spindle is bent or loose.	5.	Repair or replace the spindle.
	6.	Blades are installed incorrectly.	6.	Reinstall the blades correctly.

Uneven Cutting.	1.	Deck is not leveled correctly.	1.	Level the deck correctly.
	2.	Blades are dull or worn.	2.	Sharpen or replace the blades.
	3.	Blades are damaged.	3. Replace the blades.
	4.	Deck is clogged with grass	4.	Clean out the deck.
		clippings.
	5.	Deck shell is damaged.	5.	Repair or replace the deck.
	6.	Mower spindle is bent or loose.	6.	Repair or replace the spindle.
	7.	Blades are installed incorrectly.	7.	Reinstall the blades correctly.
	8.	Tires are not properly inflated.	8.	Check and inflate the tires.
Stingers.	1.	Blades are not sharp or nicked.	1.	Sharpen your blades.
	2.	Blades are worn down too far.	2.	Replace your blades.
	3.	Engine speed is too slow.	3.	Always mow at full throttle.
	4.	Ground speed is too fast.	4.	Slow down.
	5.	Deck is plugged with grass.	5.	Clean out the mower.

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Contents Model Number DescriptionFerris Industries Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Safety Rules & InformationSlope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Training OperationPreparation Children Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units EmissionsMaintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Roll BAR Instructions Operational WarningsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Numbers IdentificationSafety Decals Safety DecalsNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Ignition Switch Features & ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever Control FunctionsParking Brake PTO Power Take Off SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle ControlOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Stopping the Rider Starting the EnginePushing the Rider by Hand Forward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Patterns When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Proper Broadcast MowingAttaching a Trailer Proper MulchingTo raise the roll bar Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo lower the roll bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat beltTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysEngine Maintenance Safety ItemsRider Maintenance Check Tire PressuresChecking / Adding Fuel Regular MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Fuel FilterGrease LubricationOil Check Hydraulic OIL Level Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Change Hydraulic OIL FilterServicing the Mower Blades Removing the BladeTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment NutTo adjust the spring pre-load Rear Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the upper mounting position PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake CheckRETURN-TO-NEUTRAL Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Deck Leveling Adjustment Check Lift Rod TimingHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Mower Belt Replacement Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler PulleyCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryThis HOOK-UP for Negative Ground Vehicles Make Certain Vehicles do not TouchEngine SpecificationsDimensions ChassisFerris Limited Warranty Tractor Belts and BladesMower Deck